Michael Kidd, one of stage and screen's most legendary choreographers, died Sunday at age 92. Kidd won five Tony awards during his illustrious career and choreographed such stage hits as Finian's Rainbow and Guys and Dolls. His choreography of the dance numbers in the screen version of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers still represents the gold standard of Hollywood musicals. Kidd, who received an honorary Oscar in 1997, also acted on occasion including appearing in the 1975 cult film classic Smile. Other films he choreographed include the Fred Astaire classic The Band Wagon, Hello Dolly and Star!
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